St. Albin is an ancient Norman name that arrived in England after the Norman Conquest of 1066. The St. Albin family lived in Devon. Their name, however, is a reference to St. Albine de Terregatt,Normandy, the family's place of residence prior to the Norman Conquest of England in 1066.

Early Origins of the St. Albin family

The surname St. Albin was first found in Devon where they held a family seat from very early times and were granted lands by Duke William of Normandy, their liege Lord, for their distinguished assistance at the Battle of Hastings in 1066 A.D.

Early History of the St. Albin family

Early History of the St. Albin family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our St. Albin research.Another 241 words (17 lines of text) covering the years 1613, 1684, 1640, 1645, 1687, 1670, 1714, 1702, 1744, 1726 and 1772 are included under the topic Early St. Albin History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

St. Albin Spelling Variations

St. Albin Spelling Variations

Multitudes of spelling variations are a hallmark of Anglo Norman names. Most of these names evolved in the 11th and 12th century, in the time after the Normans introduced their own Norman French language into a country where Old and Middle English had no spelling rules and the languages of the court were French and Latin. To make matters worse, medieval scribes spelled words according to sound, so names frequently appeared differently in the various documents in which they were recorded. The name was spelled St. Albyn, St. Awbyne, St. Aubyn, St. Alban and many more.

Early Notables of the St. Albin family (pre 1700)

Early Notables of the St. Albin family (pre 1700)

Outstanding amongst the family at this time was Sir John St. Albyn; John St Aubyn (1613-1684), English politician in the House of Commons (1640), Colonel in the Parliamentary Army in the English Civil War... Another 33 words (2 lines of text) are included under the topic Early St. Albin Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Migration of the St. Albin family to Ireland

Migration of the St. Albin family to Ireland

Some of the St. Albin family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.Another 85 words (6 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Migration of the St. Albin family to the New World and Oceana

Migration of the St. Albin family to the New World and Oceana

Because of this political and religious unrest within English society, many people decided to immigrate to the colonies. Families left for Ireland, North America, and Australia in enormous numbers, traveling at high cost in extremely inhospitable conditions. The New World in particular was a desirable destination, but the long voyage caused many to arrive sick and starving. Those who made it, though, were welcomed by opportunities far greater than they had known at home in England. Many of these families went on to make important contributions to the emerging nations of Canada and the United States. Analysis of immigration records indicates that some of the first North American immigrants bore the name St. Albin or a variant listed above: Jonathan St. Alban, who settled in Barbados in 1663; James, David, Edward, John, Michael, Patrick, Thomas, Walter and William Tobin all arrived in Philadelphia between 1840 and 1870..

The St. Albin Motto

The St. Albin Motto

The motto was originally a war cry or slogan. Mottoes first began to be shown with arms in the 14th and 15th centuries, but were not in general use until the 17th century. Thus the oldest coats of arms generally do not include a motto. Mottoes seldom form part of the grant of arms: Under most heraldic authorities, a motto is an optional component of the coat of arms, and can be added to or changed at will; many families have chosen not to display a motto.